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Over the years, as we have observed contractors working on our home, one thing has become clear: this is not easy work. Whether the contractor is replacing pipes, framing a new room, or installing flooring, they are always working really hard to get the job done. We admire this. Many other professionals could benefit from observing this work ethic. As soon as we realized how hard contractors work, we had to share that fact on the internet. In fact, there are lots of other facts about contractors that we feel are worthy of sharing, which is why we continue to post on this blog.

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Hiring A Masonry Company For Brick Or Block Work

5 June 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you are looking for a professional to help you build a structure from brick or block, a masonry company should be your first call. The masonry company specializes in working with these materials, and they understand how to build with them so that you get the most from them.

Finding the Right Masonry Company

The first step in finding a masonry company to work with is to find one that works with the kinds of material you are planning to use for your project. If you need someone to build a brick outdoor fireplace, for instance, you need the mason to understand the needs of the fireplace and what kind of materials are going to be best for the job. 

Finding a masonry company with experience with many different kinds of masonry projects and jobs is your best option. Talk to the companies you are considering and ask about their experience and discuss your situation or project with them to determine if they are a good fit for the job. Not everyone you talk to is going to be, so find a knowledgeable company that you are comfortable with and go from there.

Buying Materials 

If you are hiring a masonry company to deal with your brickwork, they often have a source for the materials they need for the job. When you are dealing with bricks, though, there are a lot of different styles and colors that you have to choose from. Talk to the masonry company about the options and look at the options at the brick supplier so you can let the masonry company know which bricks you would like them to use.

If you can, go to the supplier they are buying the bricks from. The supplier can discuss the properties of the bricks with you and show you all the options they have for your project. Once you pick out your bricks, the masonry company can pick up what they need, and the supplier can show them the materials you choose, streamlining the process.  

Concrete Blocks

Often concrete blocks are used for building foundations and walls in buildings, but not all blocks are the same, so the masonry company you are working with can explain the differences to you. Some blocks have a higher load rating, and others difference mostly in dimensions. Still, concrete blocks are strong when used correctly, and a masonry company that works with concrete blocks a lot will know what to use and how to put them together to achieve what you need from your concrete blocks. 

For further information and tips, reach out to a company like G.H. Erickson & Son.